If the Steelers want to retain quarterback Justin Fields, they might have to compete for him.
The Athletic’s Zack Rosenblatt on Monday reported the New York Jets are viewed as a potential suitor for Fields.
“There is still buzz around the possibility of Justin Fields as a target for the Jets — league sources believe that is the case — though he’s expected to garner interest from multiple teams, and the Steelers are believed to prefer keeping him over Russell Wilson,” Rosenblatt wrote.
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler believes Fields has an “edge” over Wilson when it comes to the Steelers, specifically. ESPN also views Pittsburgh as the “best fit” for Fields, arguably the second-best free agent quarterback behind Sam Darnold.
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